Chapter 224 - A Second Chance

Elizabeth was strolling around the resorts with Long and Chou. Her mind was busy wandering off thinking of a way to approach Lu Yifie that she was not aware of her surroundings.

"I'm sorry," the staff lady panicky apologized to the person she bumped into.

Those nearby who saw what happened hastily approached the girl as they crowd around her worriedly.

"Young Princess please forgive her."

"Young Princess are you alright?"

The woman who bumped into Elizabeth trembled as she tried to stand on her feet, she slowly raised her head and was surprised to see the person in front of her.

"Lili?"

"Big Sister?"

Elizabeth was both delighted at the same time bewildered to have stumbled upon her. What was she supposed to do? However, due to her excitement in seeing her again, she could not contain her joy. " Sis Yifie, I've missed you."

Liu Yifie felt a little embarrassed, but was happy to see the girl as well, "Little Lizzy sure is beautiful now."

"Sis Yifie, how have you been?" she asked as she released her from her embrace.

"I'm good, how about you?"

"Still clumsy," she said since she bumped into her, causing Liu Yifie to break some of the things she was carrying.

Before Elizabeth could further speak, a resort assistant manager called out for the girl. "Liu Yifie, you've been summoned."

"Lizzy, I'm sorry, but I'll see you around," she replied despairingly whilst keeping a smile on her face.

As everyone left, Elizabeth panic as she realizes what's about to happen. It was her fault that Liu Yifie was in trouble. What should she do?

"Bro Long, Bro Chou what should I do? This wasn't part of my plan? What will happen to her?"

"Since she broke the resort property, she'll surely be fired," Long directly told her.

"What?"

"Plus, she did crash to you Young Miss," Chou added.

"Ah- no, this is my fault, what should I do?" she walked panicky not notice the person in front of her and accidentally bumping into someone again, "Ah- I'm sorry,"

"So tell me, what have you done now?"

A familiar voice asked, causing Elizabeth's smile to fade as she realizes who the man was standing in front of her.

"Daddy..."

She sighed as she ended up explaining everything to her father. She had no choice since he was the only one who could help her right now.

...

In the manager's office

"Yifie, I'm sorry, but we need to let you go." the manager sadly said.

"I know, it was my fault."

The manager embraces her. She knew she was not at fault, but she accidentally bumped into someone she shouldn't. For her to let go of such a well-mannered girl for something so trivial was ridiculous. How she wishes she could speak up for her.

"You're a good girl, I'm sure you'll be fine."

"Manager Quin, thank you."

Then suddenly a cold breezed entered the room, causing quite a surprise to everyone inside the room.

"Lord Knightley, what can we do for you?" Manager Quin asked.

"Lord Knightley," Liu Yifie surprisingly said.

"Stay."

Lord Knightley left them one word then left the room without saying anything further, leaving Manager Quin and Liu Yifie to wonder what's going on.

"Manager, what just happened?"

"I think he just asked you to keep your job."

"Really?"

"I think so…" Manager Quin confusedly answered dumbfound from what just happened.

Liu Yifie was pleased as she thanked her manager. She quickly looked around as she searches for the man that gave them the big news.

"Lord Knightley."

"Yes?" He paused and turned around as he answered in a low voice. As his guards and assistant step away.

"Thank you," she replied with tears rolling down her face, "For giving me a second chance."

"It's not your fault."

"But still, I was partly to blame." she acknowledges her mistake since she was out of focus as well during work.

"How come?"

She sighed and hesitated before answering, "You see, I saw someone whom I never thought I would see after a long time. Seeing your daughter was here just confirmed his here too since they were close friends."

"Who?" He curiously asked.

"His General Zhao son's best friend Xinyi," she answered.

Lord Knightley was surprised to find out Xinyi has been lying about his identity like Elizabeth, he finally understood why his daughter panic earlier. "I see, you're the girl from before?"

"Huh?" Liu Yifie was confused to whom Lord Knightley was talking about.

"My wife mentioned you earlier, you used to visit the Zhao residence when you were young."

"Yes, I did, but this is the first time I meet you, Lord Knightley."

"Thank you for taking care of Elizabeth before."

"Oh, no worries," she shyly answered to receive such gratitude from someone like Lord Knightley.

As he looked at the girl he started recalling the time the kids run away together and visited her. She was the only person they knew, who have no connection with the family, and so the children looked for her. He had her investigated before but did not bother about it since no harm happened to the children. But he recalled his daughter telling her stories of the things they did like going to the market, visiting a nursery since the girl was working part-time to earn for herself.

"Miss Lu are you free later?"

"I still have work Lord Knightley, I'm sorry…" She hastily replied surprised to receive such invitation.

"No worries, Winston, tell Manager Quin to clear her schedule."

"But..."

"Daddy," yelled the girl as she runs towards them. "What happened, why is Sis Yifie's eyes all red? I thought you handled it."

Lord Knightley felt defeated at the moment. He didn't expect his own daughter to doubt his ability. He took a deep breath before answering her and pinch his brow. "Calm down."

"Lizzy, no worries, your father has given me a second chance."

"Sis Yifie, I'm so sorry, it was all my fault," she said as she continued to bow her head and asked for forgiveness.

"Lizzy, it's fine..." she panics seeing the girl lowering her head before her especially her father was beside her as well. She quickly helped her raised herself up, "Thank you."

"Sis Yifie, I've missed you so much."

"Little Lizzy sure still acts like a child."

Lord Knightley slightly chuckled hearing what Liu Yifie mentioned. It's true, his daughter still acts like a child.